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Rebel Wilson Branded a 'Fantastical Liar' in The Deb Defamation Trial
entertainment26 days ago

Rebel Wilson Branded a 'Fantastical Liar' in The Deb Defamation Trial

In a Sydney defamation case over Rebel Wilson’s remarks about The Deb, Wilson is described as a “fantastical liar” in closing arguments as lead actress Charlotte MacInnes sues for damages over an alleged harassment complaint against producer Amanda Ghost. MacInnes contends Wilson’s statements harmed her reputation, while Wilson’s team argues the claims amount to a revision of history. The defense notes MacInnes’ career has advanced since the alleged backtracking of the complaint, and Justice Elizabeth Raper will deliver the verdict.

via Deadline|
#amanda-ghost#charlotte-macinnes#defamation
Rebel Wilson Denies Hacking Nude Photo Leak in Australian Defamation Case
entertainment1 month ago

Rebel Wilson Denies Hacking Nude Photo Leak in Australian Defamation Case

Rebel Wilson testified she did not orchestrate a Snapchat hack that leaked a nude photo of Charlotte MacInnes, who is suing Wilson for defamation over Wilson’s claims about an alleged sexual-harassment complaint against The Deb producer Amanda Ghost. The Sydney trial, overseen by Justice Elizabeth Raper, has included Wilson’s denial of the hacking claim and related social-media disputes as both sides present competing accounts.

via Deadline|
#charlotte-macinnes#defamation#entertainment
MacInnes Recounts a 'Very Difficult' Rift With Rebel Wilson in The Deb Defamation Trial
entertainment1 month ago

MacInnes Recounts a 'Very Difficult' Rift With Rebel Wilson in The Deb Defamation Trial

Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes testified she had a 'very difficult' relationship with Rebel Wilson during the defamation case over Wilson's claims about The Deb producer Amanda Ghost, including disputes over a bathing incident and whether MacInnes ever complained; the courtroom drama highlights tensions on and off set as the legal battle spans Australia and the U.S.

via Deadline|
#amanda-ghost#charlotte-macinnes#defamation
Rebel Wilson in Defamation Trial Over PR-Created Smear Sites
entertainment1 month ago

Rebel Wilson in Defamation Trial Over PR-Created Smear Sites

Rebel Wilson is facing a defamation lawsuit from lead actor Charlotte MacInnes over social-media smear sites allegedly created by a crisis PR firm to attack co-producer Amanda Ghost; court evidence suggests Wilson ordered the sites, though she denies involvement. Text messages described Wilson as nuts, and the case unfolds alongside separate lawsuits and The Deb's delayed release.

via The Guardian|
#crisis-pr#defamation#entertainment
Rebel Wilson Accused of PR-Driven Smear Campaign Against Amanda Ghost
entertainment1 month ago

Rebel Wilson Accused of PR-Driven Smear Campaign Against Amanda Ghost

Australian defamation proceedings in Sydney reveal allegations that Rebel Wilson hired a crisis PR firm to smear producer Amanda Ghost, connected to Wilson’s directorial project The Deb. Evidence cited includes websites such as amandaghostsucks.com and messages describing Wilson as “fucking nuts,” though Wilson has denied any involvement. The suit, brought by Charlotte MacInnes—the lead actress in The Deb—also touches on a 2023 Bath incident involving Ghost and MacInnes and whether MacInnes complained to Wilson. The case continues in Federal Court.

via Deadline|
#amanda-ghost#charlotte-macinnes#defamation
Rebel Wilson faces defamation trial over alleged weaponization of harassment claims
entertainment1 month ago

Rebel Wilson faces defamation trial over alleged weaponization of harassment claims

In Sydney, Rebel Wilson is facing a defamation trial brought by Charlotte MacInnes over four social media posts that allegedly smeared MacInnes as lying about a sexual harassment claim. Wilson’s team says the harassment issue was used during a dispute with film producers, while MacInnes argues the court will prove Wilson sought to portray her as a “money grabbing opportunist.” The case centers on a disputed September 2023 studio conversation, subsequent communications, and related social posts as the production of The Deb unfolds, with potential damages discussed and witnesses called as the hearing continues.

via The Guardian|
#australia#charlotte-macinnes#defamation
Rebel Wilson Faces Defamation Trial Over The Deb Controversy in Sydney Court
entertainment1 month ago

Rebel Wilson Faces Defamation Trial Over The Deb Controversy in Sydney Court

Rebel Wilson appeared in a Sydney court to defend a defamation lawsuit brought by Charlotte MacInnes over Instagram posts alleging MacInnes changed her story about an incident involving The Deb producer Amanda Ghost; MacInnes says Wilson bullied her online to leverage disputes about budgets and contracts, while Wilson’s team argues the case centers on what MacInnes told Wilson and whether she later altered her account. The nine‑day hearing is being streamed on YouTube.

via Deadline|
#charlotte-macinnes#defamation#entertainment
Rebel Wilson targets The Deb’s team and Len Blavatnik in Instagram feud amid lawsuits
entertainment2 months ago

Rebel Wilson targets The Deb’s team and Len Blavatnik in Instagram feud amid lawsuits

Rebel Wilson posted a series of Instagram Stories accusing The Deb’s UK producers—funded by billionaire Len Blavatnik—of misconduct and detailing multi‑jurisdictional lawsuits against her, including a defamation suit brought by co‑star Charlotte MacInnes, while alleging crisis PR attempts to silence her and calling out Blavatnik’s connections to the project.

via Just Jared|
#defamation#entertainment#lawsuits
Leaked Audio Links Rebel Wilson’s PR Team to Anonymous Smear Campaign Against The Deb Producer
entertainment2 months ago

Leaked Audio Links Rebel Wilson’s PR Team to Anonymous Smear Campaign Against The Deb Producer

A leaked recording shows Rebel Wilson’s crisis PR firm discussing the creation of anonymous smear websites that accuse The Deb producer Amanda Ghost of sex trafficking, a plan tied to Wilson’s legal feud with Ghost and involving top industry PR shop The Agency Group; Ghost’s lawyer says the evidence supports the allegations, while Wilson and others deny involvement.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#amanda-ghost#entertainment#leaked-audio
Court Dismisses Most Fraud Claims in Rebel Wilson’s The Deb Lawsuit, Moves Case to Discovery
entertainment4 months ago

Court Dismisses Most Fraud Claims in Rebel Wilson’s The Deb Lawsuit, Moves Case to Discovery

A Los Angeles judge dismissed six of Rebel Wilson’s fraud claims against The Deb producers for lack of specific details, while allowing discovery to continue into anonymous websites allegedly targeting producer Amanda Ghost. The ruling marks a major setback for Wilson as the defamation/financial dispute over the film proceeds, with remaining claims and ongoing investigations into conduct and misrepresentations potentially shaping future claims.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#amanda-ghost#defamation#entertainment
business9 months ago

Legal Battle Erupts Over 'The Deb' Following 'It Ends With Us' Discovery

A legal dispute has emerged involving Rebel Wilson, who is accused of orchestrating a smear campaign against producer Amanda Ghost related to the film 'The Deb.' Ghost filed a defamation lawsuit claiming Wilson and her publicist spread false and damaging information, including allegations of sex trafficking, as part of a broader legal battle over the film and related accusations of harassment and interference.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#business#defamation-lawsuit#legal-battle
Ben Stiller's 'Nutcrackers' to Open TIFF 2024
entertainment1 year ago

Ben Stiller's 'Nutcrackers' to Open TIFF 2024

Rebel Wilson's directorial debut, The Deb, will close the Toronto Film Festival on September 15 despite her claims of being blocked by executive producers due to reported misconduct. Meanwhile, David Gordon Green's Nutcrackers, starring Ben Stiller, will open the festival on September 5. The controversy has led to a defamation lawsuit against Wilson by the producers.

via Deadline|
#ben-stiller#entertainment#nutcrackers
Ben Stiller's 'Nutcrackers' to Open, Rebel Wilson's 'The Deb' to Close TIFF 2024
entertainment1 year ago

Ben Stiller's 'Nutcrackers' to Open, Rebel Wilson's 'The Deb' to Close TIFF 2024

The Toronto International Film Festival will open with Ben Stiller's "Nutcrackers" and close with Rebel Wilson's directorial debut "The Deb." Wilson is currently involved in a legal dispute with producers over the film, accusing them of embezzlement and sabotage, while they claim she is making unreasonable demands. The festival runs from September 5-15 and will feature a variety of films, including works by Ron Howard and Marielle Heller.

via Variety|
#ben-stiller#entertainment#nutcrackers